Author: Yadav Krishnan U
Site Location: Bengaluru
Institute: V-SPARC, Vellore Institute of Technology
Advisor: Rituparna Das

Description

Rapid urbanisation in Indian metropolitan regions has exposed critical inequities within transport infrastructure. Public transit nodes, which should function as central points of accessibility and interaction, frequently remain overcrowded, directionless, and non-engaging. These deficiencies generate a domino effect of challenges, including reduced efficiency, social exclusion, and compromised safety, ultimately undermining the equitability of urban mobility.

The thesis project PRAVEXUS, located in South Bengaluru, proposes a multi-modal metropolitan transit hive that redefines the role of transport hubs within the city. The design positions equitability as a core principle, ensuring affordability, inclusivity, and accessibility across age, gender, and working class. Anchored in the conceptual framework of arches as symbols of movement and rebirth, the project integrates transit with commercial and civic functions to create a dynamic urban interface. Through contextual analysis and circulation-driven spatial strategies, PRAVEXUS addresses systemic inefficiencies while promoting mutualism between public infrastructure and socio-economic activity. The project demonstrates how multi-modal hubs can extend beyond transit efficiency to act as catalysts for equity, engagement, and urban identity within rapidly transforming metropolitan contexts.

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